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New Qualification

Description

This qualification applies to individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction in the waste management activity of an organisation. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the waste management field. These individuals may be responsible for group outcomes and for the overall performance of waste management activity of an organisation.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

listen to and understand work instructions, directions and feedback, including complex information

negotiate responsively, e.g. regarding own work role and conditions, and with clients possibly on contractual issues

persuade effectively in line with own work role, including staff, clients and other stakeholders

be appropriately assertive

Teamwork

work as an individual and a team member

work with diverse individuals and groups

apply knowledge of own role as part of a team

apply team management skills to a range of situations

identify and use the strengths of other team members

give feedback, coach and mentor

demonstrate leadership

Problem-solving

develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems

show independence and initiative in identifying problems

solve problems individually or in teams

use numeracy skills to solve problems, e.g. in relation to client assessment and management

test assumptions and take context into account

listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues

resolve client concerns relative to workplace responsibilities

Initiative and enterprise

adapt to new situations

be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols

identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others

generate a range of options in response to workplace matters

translate ideas into action

develop innovative solutions

develop a strategic, creative and long-term vision

Planning and organising

collect, analyse and organise information

use organisation’s basic business systems for planning and organising

be appropriately resourceful

take initiative and make decisions within workplace

participate in continuous improvement and planning processes

work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables

determine or apply required resources

allocate people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements

manage time and priorities

adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

be self-motivated

articulate own ideas and vision

balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements

monitor and evaluate own performance

take responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

be open to learning new ideas and techniques

learn in a range of settings, including informal learning

participate in ongoing learning

learn in order to accommodate change

learn new skills and techniques

take responsibility for own learning

contribute to the learning of others, for example by sharing information and as a coach or mentor

apply a range of learning approaches

develop own learning pathways

participate in developing own learning plans, e.g. as part of performance management

Technology

use technology and related workplace equipment

use basic technology skills to organise data

adapt to new technology skill requirements

apply OHS knowledge when using technology

apply technology as a management tool

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

19 units of competency:

8 core units

11 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

a minimum of 3 units from Group A, of which up to 2 may be from the Group A elective units listed in CPP40911 Certificate IV in Waste Management

up to 8 units from Group A or Group B

up to 2 units from Diploma qualifications, or a level above or below, in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.